In-Temple Seva

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Sacred Offerings & Daily Rituals

Sri Bhaktha Anjaneya Temple offers various in-temple sevas performed daily by our priests. Click on any service below to view details, schedules, and requirements.

Abhishekam is a sacred ritual of bathing a deity (murti) with various liquids like water, milk, ghee, honey, and curd while chanting mantras, symbolizing devotion, love, and cleansing the self and environment of negativity, creating positive energy, and fostering a deep connection with the divine.

Important: Abhishekam is performed ONLY based on the schedule below.

Morning Schedule

Sri Anjaneya (Moolavar) AbhishekamWeekdays (DST): 8:00 AM
Weekdays (Regular): 7:30 AM
Weekends: 10:30 AM
Sri Anjaneya (Utsava Vigraha) AbhishekamSaturdays (with main Anjaneya) & Moola Nakshatram
Sri Raghavendra Swamy AbhishekamMon-Fri(DST): 8 AM
Mon-Fri(Regular): 7 AM
Sri Navagraha AbhishekamThursdays @ 10:30 AM
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba AbhishekamThursdays @ 9:30 AM

Auspicious Day Slot (10:30 AM & 4:00 PM)

Timing: Weekdays 10:30 AM | Weekends 4:00 PM (Performed on specific Star)
Sri Krishna AbhishekamRohini Nakshatram
Sri Rama AbhishekamPunarvasu Nakshatram
Sri Lakshmi Devi AbhishekamUttara Phalguni (Uttaram)
Sri Sudarshana Narashima AbhishekamSwati Nakshatram
Sri Srinivasa AbhishekamShravana Nakshatram
Sri Subramanya AbhishekamKrittika Nakshatram
Sri Durga Devi AbhishekamKrishna Paksha Ashtami
Sri Nagaraja AbhishekamShukla Paksha Panchami

Evening Schedule

Sri Ganesha Abhishekam (Sankatahara Chaturthi)Krishna Paksha Chaturthi
Weekdays: 7:00 PM | Weekends: 4:00 PM
Sri Shiva Abhishekam (Pradosham)Trayodashi Tithi
Weekdays: 7:00 PM | Weekends: 4:00 PM
* Note: We will reschedule the time if any major festival or another abhishekam falls on the same date and time.

1. Ashtothara / Swarna Pushpa Archana

Available on a Walk-in Basis every day (except during Abhishekam timings). Performed every 15 minutes with Aarthi.

Available Deities: Anjaneya, Ganesha, Shiva, Durga, Lakshmi, Vishnu, Krishna, Rama, Nagaraja, Narashima, Subramanya, Shani Bagwan, Navagraha, Sathyanarayana, Raghavendra. * Note: Raghavendra Archana cannot be performed during Ekadashi.

2. Aakku Pooja (Betel Leaf Garland)

Read Story: Why Betel Leaves?

According to Ramayana, when Lord Hanuman reached Lanka to convey the message of Lord Ram to Mata Sita, she gave him a garland made with betel leaves as she couldn't find anything else to offer him as a token of delight and appreciation. This is why people offer betel leaves while worshiping Lord Hanuman.

Offering betel leaves or betel leaves garland to Lord Hanuman pleases him as it reminds him of Mata Sita. Lord Hanuman is not only the devotee of Lord Ram but also of Mata Sita.

Count: 11, 21, 27, 54, or 108 leaves (as per your prayers).
Requirements: Devotees must bring betel leaves either tied as a garland or as loose leaves (without lime).
Preferred Time: Along with Morning Abhishekam or Evening 7:00 PM Nithya Pooja.
(If that time is not possible, we can do it along with Ashtothara Archana).

3. Sahasranama Archana (1008 Names)

Pre-booking Required
Requires advance arrangement. Please use the "Speak with Manager" button in the header to arrange a callback.

Donation Details: • Ashtothara Archana: Open Donation • Swarna Pushpa Archana: $35 Minimum • Sahasranama Archana: Contact Manager
Vadamala Seva
Read Story: Why Vadamala?

When Hanuman was a child, he was captivated by the radiant Sun shining in the sky and leapt forward to seize it. At the same time, Rahu Devata was racing toward the Sun to eclipse it. In this race, Hanuman—blessed as the son of Vayu, the Wind God—surpassed Rahu with effortless speed and strength.

Impressed by Hanuman’s extraordinary valor, Rahu Devata granted a boon: anyone who worships Lord Hanuman with offerings made from urad dal will be freed from the effects of Rahu Dosha and protected from Rahu’s negative influence.

It was further ordained that the offering be made in the form of a garland or shaped like a serpent, symbolizing Rahu himself, who was especially pleased by preparations made from urad dal.

Sacred Offering to Lord Anjaneya

Offer 51 or 108 counts Vadamala for Lord Anjaneya. The temple will prepare fresh vada and offer them during the evening pooja at 7:00 PM daily.

📅 Important Details
  • Book Vadamala for any upcoming date. Minimum 2 days advance booking required.
  • Tuesday and Saturday fill faster and may require booking 1 week in advance.
  • Limited slots available daily at 7:00 PM
  • Evening offering only (no morning slots)
  • Temple prepares and offers the vadamala
  • Outside vadamala is not accepted
Butter Alankaram
Read Story: Why Butter Alankaram seva?

During the great war of Ramayana, Hanuman played a crucial role not only as a warrior but also as Lord Rama’s loyal companion and even his living chariot. When Ravana unfairly targeted Hanuman with his arrows, Hanuman suffered grievous wounds while carrying Rama into battle.

Seeing his dearest devotee in pain, Lord Rama personally treated Hanuman’s injuries with butter, applying it with loving care. This healing act symbolized the pure bond of love and devotion between the Lord and his most faithful servant.

From that day on, applying butter became a divine gesture — not just to soothe physical wounds, but to express gratitude, love, and devotion.

Why Sponsor?

  • Gratitude and devotion to Lord Hanuman
  • Prayers for health, well-being, and success
  • A way to mark special occasions with spiritual blessings

Ideal For

  • 🎉 Birthdays
  • 💑 Anniversaries
  • 🕯️ Prayers for health and recovery
  • 🙏 Fulfillment of vows or wishes
  • 🌺 Any special personal occasion
📅 Ritual Details
🗓️ Timing: Sunday to Friday (Performed by Priest during Hanuman Abhishekam).
👁️ Darshan: The screen will remain closed during the Alankaram. Darshan opens only after the decoration is complete.
💰 Sponsorship: $351
📩 Booking: Contact manager for availability, then Book via Pooja Booking Portal.
Vastram Seva

Offering of new vastrams (clothes) to the Deities is a sacred way to adorn the divine. Devotees can sponsor clothing for all deities in the temple.

Guidelines & Requirements

  • Material: We offer  Pure Silk  only. Polyester mixed fabrics are not accepted.
  • Specific Sizes: Sri Hanuman & Sri Raghavendra Swamy: 9 x 5ft Silk Dhoti.
  • Other Deities: Please check the Abhishekam schedule & speak with the Manager for specific size requirements.
📅 Procedure & Booking
🗓️ Timing: Offerings are accepted only during the Abhishekam schedule.
📥 Handover: Please handover the vastram to the Manager the previous day so it is ready for the ritual.
🛍️ Purchase: You may also purchase new vastram from the temple stock (subject to availability).
📢 Booking: Please use the "Speak with Manager" button in the header to arrange a callback and book this seva.
Tulabhara Seva

Tulabhara (also known as Tula-purusha or Tula-dana) is an ancient Hindu practice where a devotee is weighed against a specific commodity, like gold, grain, fruits, or other items, and an equivalent weight of that commodity is offered as a donation to the Temple.

Significance & Tradition

Devotees often turn to the Divine in times of personal challenges, such as health, job, or prosperity issues, as a last resort or hope. When their prayers are answered and wishes fulfilled over time, they choose to perform this seva as a thanksgiving offering to the revered Deity.

Listed among the sixteen great gifts in ancient texts, this ritual has deep historical roots. In earlier times, the donor followed specific customs, such as wearing garlands of white flowers and circling the weighing scale with folded hands. The donor would step into one pan of the scale, while priests placed commodities of equal weight in the other.

📅 Important Details
  • Commodities: The Donor must bring the items to be weighed against (e.g., Rice, Urad Dal, Toor Dal, Jaggery, Gold, Silver, Coins, Sugar, etc).
  • Donation to Temple: $301
📢 Booking: Please use the "Speak with Manager" button in the header to arrange this special seva.
Swarna Kavacha

"Swarna Kavacha Alankaram" refers to the ritualistic decoration of a deity's idol with a golden armor (kavacha). The primary purpose is to offer protection to the deity (symbolically) and, more importantly, to invoke the deity's protective energies for the benefit of the devotees, shielding them from various evils, negative energies, and difficulties in life.

📅 Ritual Details & Booking
🕉️ Deities: Available only for Sri Hanuman & Sri Raghavendra Swamy.
⏳ Timing: Alankaram is performed immediately after Abhishekam.
👁️ Darshan: Devotees can have darshan anytime during temple hours.
💰 Donation: $151
⚠️ Note: Cannot be performed if Butter Alankaram is booked on that day.
📩 How to Book: Click here for Swarna Kavacham Booking